Highest GDP per Capita
49357.2
(Norway)
Lowest GDP per Capita
277.6
(Congo, Dem. Rep.)
Average GDP per Capita
9296
🌟 Summary 🌟
Highest CO₂ Emissions per Capita
5828.7
(Norway)
Lowest CO₂ Emissions per Capita
18.6
(Zimbabwe)
Average CO₂ Emissions per Capita
890.64
🌍 Summary 🌍
🌍 Summary: Global CO₂ Emissions in 2007
Welcome to the GAPMINDER | GDP vs CO₂ Emissions (2007) dashboard! 🌍📊
This interactive tool dives into the fascinating relationship between economic wealth 💰 and environmental impact 🌿 across 142 countries, using data from the year 2007. Our main focus is on GDP per capita — a common measure of average economic prosperity — and CO₂ emissions per capita, which reflect the environmental footprint of each country’s population.
Actual global CO₂ emissions data can be complex and sometimes inconsistent across sources. To keep this dashboard focused, accessible, and fast, the CO₂ emissions here are simulated based on GDP per capita. This approach highlights the general trend: wealthier nations tend to have higher emissions per person — though there are important exceptions and nuances worth exploring.
This dashboard is designed for educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and curious minds eager to explore global economic and environmental data in an intuitive, visual format.